Job Description
Job Overview:
The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will provide both group and individual psychotherapy services, using evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to assist high-risk offenders at the Re-entry and Sanctions Center (RSC). The role is focused on helping residents address psychological barriers, reduce the likelihood of reoffending, and improve emotional and psychological well-being.
Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology from a CACREP-accredited program.
- Full, unrestricted license to practice counseling psychology in the District of Columbia or a U.S. state.
- Minimum of three years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, preferably in a forensic or correctional setting.
- Strong background in conducting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and working with high-risk populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate virtual/onsite group and individual psychotherapy sessions for high-risk offenders.
- Develop and implement evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions.
- Conduct group therapy sessions with clearly defined goals, focusing on topics such as trauma, substance abuse, grief, and mental illness.
- Document progress notes in the RSC SMART case management system.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards during all therapy sessions.
- Work closely with RSC staff to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each resident's specific psychological and behavioral needs.
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